The Forgotten Plague(2015)
The Forgotten Plague Synopsis
Tuberculosis is the deadliest killer in human history, responsible for one in four deaths for almost two centuries. While it shaped medical pursuits, social habits, economic development and public policy, TB and its impact are poorly understood.
The Forgotten Plague (2015) is a documentary and history film directed by Chana Gazit, released on February 10, 2015 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Michael Murphy, Andrea Barrett, Andrea Cooper and Joanne Curtis. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Chana Gazit
- Writers:
- Sheila Rothman, Chana Gazit
- Producers:
- Chana Gazit
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen McCarthy
- Production:
- GBH
- Status:
- Released
The Forgotten Plague Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Murphy
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
- Andrea Barrett
Andrea Barrett
as Herself - Writer
- Andrea Cooper
Andrea Cooper
as Herself - Immunologist
- Joanne Curtis
Joanne Curtis
as Herself - TB Survivor
- Sherwood Davies
Sherwood Davies
as Himself - TB Survivor
- Mary Hotaling
Mary Hotaling
as Herself - Writer
- Peter Pringle
Peter Pringle
as Himself - Writer
- Sheila Rothman
Sheila Rothman
as Herself - Author, Living in the Shadow of Death
- Vivian Schatz
Vivian Schatz
as Herself - Wife
- Whitney Seymour Jr.
Whitney Seymour Jr.
as Himself - TB Survivor
- John Stoeckle
John Stoeckle
as Himself - TB Survivor
- Nancy Tomes
Nancy Tomes
as Herself - Historian
Key crew
Directed by Chana Gazit, written by Sheila Rothman and Chana Gazit, produced by Chana Gazit.
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The Forgotten Plague Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Forgotten Plague – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Forgotten Plague online?
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The Forgotten Plague (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Forgotten Plague?
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The main cast of The Forgotten Plague (2015) includes Michael Murphy, Andrea Barrett, Andrea Cooper, Joanne Curtis and Sherwood Davies. The film was directed by Chana Gazit. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forgotten Plague released?
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The Forgotten Plague was released on February 10, 2015 and runs for 1h.
Is The Forgotten Plague worth watching?
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The Forgotten Plague (2015) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.